Ceremonial Magic

 The Altar:

The alter is used to guide those with their magical workings. The alter can be any object of any size and shape.

The Sword:

The sword is used to symbolize authority. It is used to mark a sacred place where a ritual will be performed.

The Athame:

This is a ritual knife that is also used to symbolize a sacred place by a cut, creating the circle.

The Chalice:

This tool symbolizes the Goddess and it is used to hold the wine used for the ritual.

The Book of Shadows:

This is the book for all Wiccans to follow. It is a book of witchcraft containing rituals, Shabbats, recipes, spells and folklore.

Magic:

The art of creating change from a supernatural force.

Every ritual can be designed to fit your own structure and technique. Within the ritual, there are working tools. One of the most important tools is the wand. It directs energies to be rid of spirits, it also opens and closes the magical circles and summon the goddess. The wand is made of a pine branch that is wrapped up in leather with a personal name engraved in rune letters.

 Preparation of the Sacred Altar

The four quarters:

The north quarter is the source of great power; it has never been touched by the sun and is involved with darkness, mystery and the great unknown.

The east is the quarter of enlightenment.

The south has solar energy, the sun, the magic wand, the colors blue and white as well as the element fire related with it.